to gain advantage over others by doing or saying something that receives a positive reaction, especially in an argument
to try to prove that one is more clever than someone else by making witty remarks
皮肉を言う, からかう
to clearly demonstrate something, especially the way that an argument, speech, etc. will develop so that everyone will notice and understand
明確に示す, はっきり示す
the process of showing or understanding how something such as a speech or argument is organized or is going to develop
サインポスティング, 指示
to interpret or present information with a subjective point of view or bias
歪める, 傾ける
the clever use of arguments that seem correct and convincing but are actually false in order to deceive people
詭弁, ソフィストリー
an unfair attempt to persuade someone by only giving them facts that are in line with one's point of view
特別な弁護, 不公平な主張
to highlight insignificant details or small distinctions between two things
the judge's summary near the end of a trial in court, specifically to remind the jury of the evidence and the main arguments concerning the case
総括, まとめ
to provide evidence or information in order to prove that something, especially a claim or idea is true
支持する, 立証する
to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility
支持する, 維持する
a type of logical argument that uses deductive reasoning to conclude based on two premises claimed or supposed to be true
三段論法
a topic of interest, especially one that supports a particular argument that invites discussion
話題, 論点
the most probable result or answer obtained from the evidence on both sides of an argument
used to refer to a stage or point reached by a particular process or activity
そこ, あそこ
(of an argument, policy, etc.) the main point that shows the main idea or intention of what someone is saying or doing
要点, 主旨
used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered
まず初めに, 第一に
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion
やるね, いいポイント
(of an argument or claim) impossible to refute or disagree with because of being clearly true
反論できない, 議論の余地がない
(of a belief, idea, etc.) impossible to oppose or argue with
反論の余地がない, 無敵の
a set of opinions, motives, or ideas that serve as a foundation of an argument, claim, etc.
基盤, 根拠
to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way